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An End-of-Life Doula accompanies the dying person and their loved ones through the final months\, weeks and days of life. He /she provides support\, resources\, education and friendship for those who accept and embrace dying as a period of life\, not just an abrupt ending. This period of life may last a year or a day. It brings challenges and jo ys\, sorrows and opportunity. The end-of-life doula adds a layer of suppor t for both the dying person and their family to help them live life to the fullest.
\nIn our November training (Michigan’s first!)\, participa nts learn what an end-of-life doula is and does and how to support the dyi ng and their loved ones through education\, accompaniment\, referrals to r esources in the community and companionship. End-of-Life Doulas learn to e nhance and empower\, rather than usurp the role of friends\, family\, medi cal team and spiritual care providers. They learn how to set guidelines\, define their reach\, maintain good boundaries and practice self-care.
\nAs more and more of us live longer and face chronic and life-limiting illness\, the period of dying has extended from a few days or weeks to mo nths or years. Medical care focuses solely on cure and treatment. Patients often feel adrift among medical choices while grasping for ways to live w ith illness in full awareness that death will come. Life choices include a cceptance\, growth and sharing gifts of love and preparation. There is muc h meaning to be found during the “dying year” that is profound and life af firming. It is a time of opportunity and growth to be embraced\, not shunn ed. The end-of-life doula guides and accompanies the dying person and thei r family as they explore this territory and live to the fullest during thi s transition time.
\nPlease visit http://center4cby.com/end-of-lif e-doula-training/ for more info and to register.
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